Next Parochial Church Council meeting: 18 November
The next PCC meeting is 18 November 2024. Any comments to secretary.stpauls@btinternet.com by Friday 15 November please.
Posted 4 November 2024
St Paul’s Woodford Bridge exists to worship God, lead people to Christ, build a loving Christian community, and serve a world in need.
Looking to host an event? See hiring St Paul’s church halls for times and contact details.
Latest news
Shoebox alert!
St Paul’s ‘Shoebox Service’ is coming on 17th November. Check out How to Pack a Shoebox for details of what can and can’t be put into shoeboxes.
We have a limited number of shoeboxes which will be available nearer the time, or you can ‘pack online’ if you prefer. There are leaflets available at the back of church.
Posted 15 September 2024
Welcome Alexandra!
We welcome the Revd Alexandra Podd as Vicar of St Paul’s, Woodford Bridge.
Alexandra was licensed and instituted as Vicar by Bishop Guli on 12 September. She has also become Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands, and will spend half her time in each role.
Posted 13 September 2024. Updated 28 September
Who we are
We are a Christian Parish Church in Essex in the Diocese of Chelmsford, and part of the Church of England. We are here to spread the ‘Good News’ about God and his Son Jesus Christ.
The Bible says “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but may have eternal life” (John 3:16). That means those who ‘follow’ Jesus Christ, who love his company, respect his teaching, trust his promises and are prepared to let this affect their lives.
Life events
To arrange a baptism or wedding, please ask at our weekly 10am Sunday Service.
For pastoral visits, funerals and other enquiries, please contact the Vicar or the Revd Ian Monks.
Groups and activities
We are a friendly church and you will find a warm welcome at our services and church groups.
For children, we have a Children’s Sunday Club every Sunday at 10:00 in the hall. We also run Children’s Holiday Clubs.
We run a Coffee morning every Thursday from 10 to 12 noon. All are welcome.
We have an active Mothers’ Union meeting on the first Tuesday of each month and our Textile Group has created inspiring and colourful banners for the church and meets fortnightly.
“Just for Girls” meet fortnightly on a Tuesday morning from 10—12 noon for Worship, Meditation, Prayer and Fellowship. The group is open to women who are members of St Paul’s church. Please contact Pauline Bolding for further details.
Giving
Spirelight Dedication Book
Light up St Paul’s Spire!
Everyone is invited to participate in our Spirelight Dedication, to commemorate an Anniversary, Birthday or any other memorable date.
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For further information contact Churchwarden Paul Malam.
Safeguarding
We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims/perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults.
The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding.
Our safeguarding policy including contact details for safeguarding issues can be found from the “About Us” menu on this site.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Alan Clark.
Disabled Access
St Paul’s welcomes anyone who is disabled - our Church has disabled access facilities through the South
Door off the Main road, and a hearing loop for anyone using a hearing aid.